Monthly Archives: February 2013

Spring can’t be far behind as we have our first Western Conifer Seed Bug of the season. They find ways into buildings in the late fall looking for places to over-winter only to emerge when it starts to warm outside.

The FDA has published their Food Safety Capacity-Building Plan as required by Section 305 of the recently enacted Food Safety Modernization Act. This act provides for the FDA to hold imported foods to the same standards as domestic foods as … Continue reading →

Seacoast Eat Local commented today that the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance (NAMA) will conduct a Who Fishes Matters Tour public meeting 4 March 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Portsmouth Public Library. Five public meetings will be held beginning 28 … Continue reading →

Macaron is not the coconut based macaroon treat that we are used. They are a traditional French pastry, although originating in Venice Italy, constructed similar to our Whoopie Pie. Macarons have been made since 791 at Abbaye Saint-Paul de Cormery, … Continue reading →

Right after the news breaks on Polish horse meat being mixed in with and sold as beef throughout Europe comes the 21 February release by Oceana on their nationwide summary of retail fish DNA analysis. It is worth your time … Continue reading →